Chicago is getting ready for one of its biggest music events of the year. The Chicago Jazz Festival will happen from Thursday, August 28, to Sunday, August 31, according to the City of Chicago , giving music lovers plenty of time to hear different artists and styles of jazz. This free festival takes place at two main locations in the city: Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center. Produced by the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events with programming by the Jazz Institute of Chicago, visitors can enjoy all kinds of jazz music without paying any entrance fee.

The festival brings together local Chicago musicians with famous artists from across America and other countries. According to the website, the diverse talent selection will educate concertgoers about jaz

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